Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centers

AECOM; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

At AECOM, we are expanding our Building Services Engineering team and seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong Data Center experience to design resilient electrical infrastructure for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise facilities.

You will lead MV/LV electrical system design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams through concept to construction, and contribute to energy-efficient solutions for mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in electrical design, Data Centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with IEC, NFPA, IEEE, BS and EN standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead MV/LV electrical design for Data Centers.
• Develop critical power infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, STS, PDUs, and grounding.
• Define and review redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1).
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, reliability analyses.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and mentor junior engineers.
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Support energy-efficient and sustainable electrical solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Data centers

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Caneco

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Work with Us. Change the World.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 52,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

AECOM's Building Services Engineering team is expanding and we are looking to hire a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong Data Center experience to support the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of resilient and high-performance electrical infrastructure, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across all project phases, from concept design through to construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of MV/LV electrical systems for Data Centers.
• Develop critical power infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, STS, PDUs, and grounding systems.
• Define and review redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1).
• Perform and review electrical studies such as load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and reliability analyses.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal development.
• Support the development of energy-efficient and sustainable electrical solutions for mission-critical facilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale Data Center projects for leading global clients.
• Exposure to international, multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading technical expertise.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• A collaborative environment that supports professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation package.
• The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities.
• Clear career development opportunities within a global engineering and infrastructure consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience in electrical design, with experience in Data Centers, mission-critical facilities, or similar high-performance environments.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of I EC, NFPA, IEEE, BS, and EN standards.
• Proficiency with ETAP, Caneco, AutoCAD, and Revit MEP.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.